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Knicks Rumors: Pros and Cons of potentially signing Shelvin Mack

By Maxwell Ogden

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 29: Shelvin Mack #8 of the Utah Jazz takes a shot against Amir Johnson #90 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on February 29, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 29: Shelvin Mack #8 of the Utah Jazz takes a shot against Amir Johnson #90 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on February 29, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks directs his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 2016 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks directs his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 2016 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Pro: Fitting The System

Shelvin Mack is the type of player whom Jeff Hornacek could help find their identity in the NBA. He’s not the best 3-point shooter, but he has a solid offensive skill set and would benefit from playing in a system that caters to his strengths.

With Hornacek emphasizing penetration, ball movement, and player movement, Mack’s selfish approach to the game could help him flourish in New York.

The caveat here is that there’s no guaranteeing Hornacek will run the same system with the New York Knicks that he did with the Phoenix Suns. If it’s even somewhat comparable, however, Mack would be playing in a system that fits his game.

Mack does a respectable job of using high screens to create offense for himself and others, and Hornacek sends screens to his guards like clockwork.

Mack’s midrange game, as well as his proficiency as a passer, would enable him to thrive under Hornacek. He could come off of screens and convert from 16-to-24 feet, and has the accuracy behind his passes to find a player on the dive or off of a fade to the 3-point line.

New York may have had eyes for more prolific point guards, but Mack checks the boxes of what it takes to be an NBA-caliber point guard.

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With head coach Jeff Hornacek, Shelvin Mack could emerge as a steal of a potential signing for the New York Knicks.